I was supposed to fly up to San Francisco this weekend, but I had to cancel because I am surrounded by sick people. I’ve yet to be infected, but I can’t run the risk of getting Jackie! sick. I’m supposed to go up again in two weeks, but still. Suck.
Annie came down with sniffles on Sunday night. I originally thought it was from her teeth – her molars are coming in right now and really causing her some discomfort. But then she asked to cuddle with me, and after about ten minutes or so, she was asleep. Asleep! The child who hates sleep!
The next morning her nose was like a faucet, and Mike was flipping out.”We’re gonna get sick,” Mike said over and over. “I know it! I just know it!” Annie seemed perfectly happy, though. She still ran around, playing and eating and generally acting fine, other than saying every minute or so, “Wipe my nose, mama!” I was certain it was her teeth.
Then Mike got a man cold, so I had to tell Jackie! the situation. Boo.
I woke up last night to Annie crying because her nose was running while she slept. I went in to settle her and clean her up, and when I came back to my room I found Mike, in sweat pants and a sweat shirt, shivering in bed. He got up and turned on the heater, then piled blankets on top of himself. A few hours later, he was sweating and he turned on the air conditioning. Rigby and I didn’t love the abrupt climate changes.
Yesterday, Mike was laying on the couch, moaning. Annie climbed up next to him, patted his face, and said, “Dada? Wake up? Come play!” Mike replied, “No Annie, Dada is sick.” Annie looked at him and said, “So?”
Sarcasm starts at age two, apparently.
Abigail says:
Sorry you have a couple sickies in your house. Glad to hear Annie is still her hilarious self in spite of it though.
Hope you stay healthy so your trip in two weeks goes as scheduled.
Jenn says:
I hope you all get well soon so you can see Jackie sooner than later!!! I love Annie….she cracks me up!!!! xoxo
Audra says:
Feel better soon Annie and Mike! Stay healthy Heather! It does seem unfair that when adults get sick all we want to do is rest, but when little kids catch THE SAME THING they, aside from small bursts of cuddling and tiny cat naps, are as active as ever.
Tracey says:
Funny kid! Hope you all feel better soon
Shan says:
Lol..love it!
laura m says:
First off, she’s so adorable. Second, I’m sorry they are sick and will pray you don’t catch it so you can go on the next planned trip. hugs
Lisa says:
Oh I love that girl!!!!! And I could learn a thing or two from her. “So?” Brilliant vs the man cold.
Kristin says:
Ah yes, we are having the same problem at our house, same aged child also. Funny girl
Lisa says:
Boo, the sickies suck. Hope everyone is feeling better soon.
Also, go Annie for learning not to put up with Man Cold crap at such a young age!
Britt @ BalancedBritt says:
Hope everyone feels better soon!
suzy says:
that annie is one funny girl!
pgoodness says:
Boo! Sorry you’re missing time with Jackie! I hope you don’t get sick!
Lanie says:
I am so sorry that Annie and Mike are sick – I hope that they are better soon! I am also sorry that you could not go one your trip – but I know it is the right decision. My mother-in-law was planning to come meet our newest baby and one of our twins got sick – I was so bummed to call and tell her that she should not come visit but I would have felt even worse if she had gotten sick. Take care.
Kristin says:
HA! Her reaction is priceless. SO? My mom and I were just talking about this like an hour ago. Men are such babies when sick and babies (and kiddos) bounce back so quickly.
Hoping everyone gets better soon.
Meg says:
It’s best if Annie learns early what wussies men can be.
On the flipside, the snotty teething nose makes me INSANE. As if teething wasn’t bad enough, just on the pain and sleeplessness level.
Jeanie says:
Annie’s comment to Mike cracked me up! Sorry about the sickies and the wrench it threw into your visit with Jackie! I’ll be in SF the weekend of the 28th.
oana79 says:
I had them both toddler and hubby sick in the last two weeks. Not fun. Love Annie’s comment!
Toni says:
That is sooo funny! Love it!
Annalisa says:
I’m reading that “So?” as “So what? I get sick all the time. Doesn’t stop me from being an energizer bunny.”, because that’s so my kid. Not only does she always get sick first, the words “Mommy/Daddy is sick” just do not compute.
Kristin says:
So does that mean Mike is rocking the “Man Cold”? I have no idea if you get this commercial in the states, but it’s pretty much my favourite:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI47hKhNLLc
Yes, the quality is poor, but it is so true!